Tornadoes in Kansas in November are quite unusual. In fact, in the last 20 years, there have been only two November tornado days in the entire state. Thus, the twelve tornadoes reported during this late November severe weather episode would certainly fit the category of a rare event.

Tornado in GEARY, KANSAS
From 27-NOV-05 15:21:00 to 27-NOV-05 15:28:00 (CST)
Location: JUNCTION CITY
Tornado F-scale: F0
Property damage: 40K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Tornado touched down at 3:21 PM 4 miles ESE of Junction City and moved north for about 2 miles before dissipating.  The tornado moved across Interstate 70 near exit 307 and produced F0 damage to a hay barn, and also destroyed an indoor horse riding barn.  Pieces of the barn landed a half mile away. Sufficient warning was given to allow authorities to close Interstate 70 for a short time until the tornado passed.  The parent thunderstorm was a mini-supercell.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, KANSAS
From 27-NOV-05 16:10:00 to 27-NOV-05 16:10:00 (CST)
Location: HOLTON
Magnitude: 52 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in JEFFERSON, KANSAS
From 27-NOV-05 16:12:00 to 27-NOV-05 16:12:00 (CST)
Location: PERRY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Tornado in GEARY, KANSAS
From 27-NOV-05 15:15:00 to 27-NOV-05 15:19:00 (CST)
Location: JUNCTION CITY
Tornado F-scale: F0
Property damage: 0K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

The tornado was briefly on the ground 5 miles SE of Junction City and moved north for approximately one quarter of a mile.  It affected open country and there was no damage produced by the tornado, which was rated F0.  The parent thunderstorm was a mini-supercell.

Tornado in RILEY, KANSAS
From 27-NOV-05 15:32:00 to 27-NOV-05 15:32:00 (CST)
Location: RILEY
Tornado F-scale: F0
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

This tornado briefly touched down around 3:32 PM 3 miles east of Riley, moved north and produced F0 damage to a barn.  The parent thunderstorm was a mini-supercell.

Tornado in RILEY, KANSAS
From 27-NOV-05 15:49:00 to 27-NOV-05 15:49:00 (CST)
Location: RANDOLPH
Tornado F-scale: F0
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

This tornado touched down 4 miles north of Randolph and moved north for about one mile across open country causing F0 damage to trees before dissipating.  The parent thunderstorm was a mini-supercell.

Tornado in RILEY, KANSAS
From 27-NOV-05 15:28:00 to 27-NOV-05 15:28:00 (CST)
Location: KEATS
Tornado F-scale: F0
Property damage: K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

The tornado briefly touched down in Keats, moved north and quickly dissipated.  It caused F0 damage to trees only and no other damage or injuries were reported.  The parent thunderstorm was a mini-supercell.

Thunderstorm Wind in OSAGE, KANSAS
From 27-NOV-05 15:10:00 to 27-NOV-05 15:10:00 (CST)
Location: LYNDON
Magnitude: 52 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Small hail covered the ground.

Thunderstorm Wind in OSAGE, KANSAS
From 27-NOV-05 15:10:00 to 27-NOV-05 15:10:00 (CST)
Location: BURLINGAME
Magnitude: 55 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Large tree limbs downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in OSAGE, KANSAS
From 27-NOV-05 15:20:00 to 27-NOV-05 15:20:00 (CST)
Location: SCRANTON
Magnitude: 52 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Business Sign blown over.

Hail in JEFFERSON, KANSAS
From 27-NOV-05 16:10:00 to 27-NOV-05 16:10:00 (CST)
Location: NORTONVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail covered the ground.

Thunderstorm Wind in BROWN, KANSAS
From 27-NOV-05 16:30:00 to 27-NOV-05 16:30:00 (CST)
Location: POWHATTAN
Magnitude: 58 EG
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Power lines downed.

Hail in DOUGLAS, KANSAS
From 27-NOV-05 18:00:00 to 27-NOV-05 18:00:00 (CST)
Location: LAWRENCE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Hail in DOUGLAS, KANSAS
From 27-NOV-05 15:50:00 to 27-NOV-05 15:50:00 (CST)
Location: LAWRENCE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

West side of Lawrence.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, KANSAS
From 27-NOV-05 16:12:00 to 27-NOV-05 16:12:00 (CST)
Location: PERRY
Magnitude: 52 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm Wind in SHAWNEE, KANSAS
From 27-NOV-05 15:30:00 to 27-NOV-05 15:30:00 (CST)
Location: TOPEKA
Magnitude: 61 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Damage to several trees. Damage to outbuildings 10500 block of Indian Hills Rd. Also downed power lines at 29th and Wanamaker.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHAWNEE, KANSAS
From 27-NOV-05 15:37:00 to 27-NOV-05 15:37:00 (CST)
Location: TOPEKA
Magnitude: 52 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Large tree limbs down and large trees bending in wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, KANSAS
From 27-NOV-05 15:50:00 to 27-NOV-05 15:50:00 (CST)
Location: LAWRENCE
Magnitude: 61 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

West side of Lawrence.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, KANSAS
From 27-NOV-05 15:51:00 to 27-NOV-05 15:51:00 (CST)
Location: LAWRENCE
Magnitude: 61 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in JACKSON, KANSAS
From 27-NOV-05 15:56:00 to 27-NOV-05 15:56:00 (CST)
Location: MAYETTA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Thunderstorm Wind in OSAGE, KANSAS
From 27-NOV-05 15:24:00 to 27-NOV-05 15:24:00 (CST)
Location: CARBONDALE
Magnitude: 52 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in JEFFERSON, KANSAS
From 27-NOV-05 16:03:00 to 27-NOV-05 16:03:00 (CST)
Location: PERRY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, KANSAS
From 27-NOV-05 16:05:00 to 27-NOV-05 16:05:00 (CST)
Location: OSKALOOSA
Magnitude: 58 EG
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Tree down.

Hail in JEFFERSON, KANSAS
From 27-NOV-05 16:09:00 to 27-NOV-05 16:09:00 (CST)
Location: MC LOUTH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, KANSAS
From 27-NOV-05 15:57:00 to 27-NOV-05 15:57:00 (CST)
Location: PERRY
Magnitude: 61 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Half inch hail covered the ground.

Hail in JEFFERSON, KANSAS
From 27-NOV-05 15:58:00 to 27-NOV-05 15:58:00 (CST)
Location: WILLIAMSTOWN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Hail in JEFFERSON, KANSAS
From 27-NOV-05 16:00:00 to 27-NOV-05 16:00:00 (CST)
Location: OSKALOOSA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER